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(2)Phelps wins men's 200m individual medley

(2)Phelps wins men's 200m individual medley

ATHENS, Greece - Bronze medalist George Bovell of Trinidad and Tobago (L), gold medalist Michael Phelps of the United States (C) and silver medalist Ryan Lochte of the United States show their medals for the men's 200-meter individual medley at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games on Aug. 19.

(2)Phelps wins men's 200m individual medley

(2)Phelps wins men's 200m individual medley

ATHENS, Greece - Bronze medalist George Bovell of Trinidad and Tobago (L), gold medalist Michael Phelps of the United States (C) and silver medalist Ryan Lochte of the United States show their medals for the men's 200-meter individual medley at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games on Aug. 19. (Kyodo)